Framework for Student Selection/Level of Support
All Migrant Graduation Specialist (MGS) and Student Advocate (MSA) activities should be connected to supporting
academic growth/achievement and targeted to address those most at-risk of not meeting state standards, including
Priority for Service. MGSs and MSAs serve in a pivotal leadership role to collaborate, advocate, and serve as a change
agent to supplement and increase the likelihood of graduation and a successful transition to postsecondary education
or employment.
When reviewing information in the Student Needs Assessment (SNA) and selecting students for the MGS caseload and
MSA roster, MGSs and MSAs may consider the following tier for prioritization of students to serve, students’ academic
needs, and timeliness of service.
Priority for
Service Students
(PFS) as defined
by OSPI
Tier 2
Students who have not
had an interrupted
school year, but have
not met one or more of
the State standards
and/or who have proxy
risk factors
•Students who benefit from Case
Management and Student
Advocacy. May require some
collaborations or referrals with
counselor, teachers, or with
community based services to
identify student needs, develop a
plan of action, and monitor
student progress. Requires
meeting with student on an as
needed basis or at least quarterly
to support student in achieving
goals/overcoming obstacles.
Level of Support
LAST
Priority
FIRST
Tier 1
•Students who benefit from most intensive
support (mentoring, etc.) Highly focused
intervention that often requires collaborations or
referrals to counselor, teachers or with
community based services to identify student
needs, develop a plan of action and frequently
monitor student progress. Requires most
intensive Case Management and/or Student
Advocacy and frequent meetings with student
and staff to ensure student is supported
academically and in achieving goals/overcoming
obstacles.
Tier 3
Students not academically
at-risk.
•Prevention oriented.
High quality,
evidence-based
services.
Adapted from: Washington Framework for Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling, http://www.cgcpframework.org.
August 2013